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Arctic MX-5 vs Arctic MX-6: Comparison

Arctic MX-5 and Arctic MX-6 differ on package size: Arctic MX-5 at 2g, 4g, 8g, 20g, Arctic MX-6 at 2g / 4g / 8g / 20g tubes. They match on 6 other specifications, including compound type, thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
Arctic MX-5
Arctic MX-6 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Best Overall Value/8+ Year Longevity)
Arctic MX-6
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedCarbon-Based
BrandArcticArctic
ModelArctic MX-5Arctic MX-6 , MX-6
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK8.5 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g, 20g2g / 4g / 8g / 20g tubes
Recommended UseCPU/GPU/Console CoolersMainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (mainstream to upper-mid builds)
Reapplication IntervalNot consistently published8+ years
Safety NotesNoneNone
CuringNon-CuringNon-Curing
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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